Understanding or comprehension; to grasp the meaning or content of something.
彼の説明を聞いてやっと内容が理解できた。
After listening to his explanation, I was finally able to understand the content.
日本語の文法を理解するには練習が必要だ。
You need practice to understand Japanese grammar.
新しいシステムの使い方を早く理解してほしい。
I want you to quickly grasp how to use the new system.
Sympathy or empathy; understanding someone’s feelings or circumstances. Often used politely as in 'please understand'.
事情をご理解いただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for your understanding of the circumstances.
急な変更でご迷惑をおかけしますが、ご理解ください。
We apologize for the sudden change, but please understand.
彼の事情を理解して、支援することにした。
Having understood his situation, we decided to support him.